C-Phone
System
Smart Y Products
Battery Chargers
C-Phone
System:
Why am I hearing a lot of static
in the hand-set?
This a sign of a bad connection. Check all connections to see if
moisture or corrosion has created interference. If this fails to
produce results, try another handset.
If the above fails, try removing power
to the C-phone system. This connects all hand-sets to the incoming
line 1 to see if the problem disappears. This will confirm the
wiring to and from the C-phone system.
Why do I hear clicking in my
hand-set?
This is typically a result of a "shorted" connection.
Check all connections to see if moisture
or corrosion has created interference. If this fails to produce
results, try another handset.
If the above fails, try removing
power to the C-phone system. This connects all hand-sets to the
incoming line 1 to see if the problem disappears. This will confirm
the wiring to and from the C-phone system.
Smart Y Products:
Why don't I get any power from my
Smart Y adapter.
The power phasing could be incorrect.
The Smart Y 100 requires 2 in phase
sources of Single phase 220 volt electricity.
The Smart Y 50 requires 2 out of phase
sources of 120 volt
electricity.
On the Smart Y 100, if a green
indicator is ON and you still receive no power, check the boats
internal breakers.
On the Smart Y 100, if a red indicator
is ON it is an indication of improper phasing on the input
connections.
If no indicators are ON check the
input connections.
On the Smart Y 50, if a red indicator is
ON and you still have no output, check the boats internal circuit
breakers.
Why does the Smart Y 100 have to
be used in conjunction with an isolation transformer?
The Neutral conductor from the shoreline outlets, is not passed
through the unit.
Why won't the Smart Y 50 supply 50
amps of current?
The Smart Y 50 is limited to 30 amps due to its connection to a
30 amp outlet.
Why won't the Smart Y work with
only one leg plugged in?
This is an inherent safety feature to keep voltage from
"back-feeding" to an open connector preventing possible
shock.
Battery Chargers:
What are the proper AC and DC fuse
sizes for my Battery Charger?
The AC fuse is equivelant to the AC AMPS rating on the label
located on the right side of the unit.
The DC fuse is equivelant to approx.
120% the rated output of the Battery Charger (or the next STD fuse
size up) preferably a DC Slow Acting Fuse.
What size AC input breaker do I need
for my Battery Charger?
The AC minimum AC breaker size is equivelant to the AC AMPS
rating on the label located on the right side of the unit.
Does my Battery Charger ever
completely shut off?
No, it is not recommended to simply let a battery sit without a
maintenance charge applied.
Why are my batteries appear to be
boiling?
As said above, the electronic series battery charger we produce
is a multi-stage charger.
You may be witnessing the first
stage, the "bulk/high" rate of charge, which has a timed
function of 4 hrs. After which, the unit will then cycle to the
"float/trickle" rate of charge.
Why do I seem to add a lot of water to my flooded batteries?
Flooded batteries will always evaporate fluids while being
discharged and recharged, higher usage will require higher
maintenance.
If the charger is being cycle on and
off, not being allowed to operate for the full 4 hrs of
"bulk/high" rate, the voltage may effectively remain in
the "bulk/high" rate. This will cause additional
out-gassing of the battery's fluids. It is important to allow the
charger to operate long enough to switch to the
"float/trickle" rate of charge.
Can I use a Lead Acid/Flooded Cell
Battery Charger on a Gel Battery?
Although a Flooded type battery charger could charge the
battery, it is not recommended for typical charging/maintenance.
Can I use a Lead Acid/Flooded Cell
Battery Charger on a "Sealed" Lead Acid Battery(VRLA)?
Although a Flooded type battery charger could charge the
battery, it is not recommended for typical charging/maintenance.
What size charger do I need?
For standard and deep cycle batteries. we recommend sizing the
charger to (1/2 total Ahrs of the house/accessory battery bank) / 8
hours of recharging/recovery time. The 'hours of
recharging/recovery' may be changed to accommodate faster recharging
time, but try not exceed an avg. of 25AHrs per battery.
For starting batteries. we recommend
sizing the charger to (1/4 total AHrs of the house/accessory battery
bank) / 8 hours of recharging/recovery time. The 'hours of
recharging/recovery' may be changed to accommodate faster recharging
time, but try not exceed an avg. of 25AHrs per battery.
It is not recommended to exceed 30% of
the chargers rated output as a typical load,
Why is the needle on the meter
always showing max amps?
It simply may be overloaded. Try to lighten the load by
temporarily disconnecting some of the batteries or turn some DC
equipment off.
The battery charger will respond like a
power-supply, thus as DC loads appear it will react by supplying
energy until its limits.
It may be due to undersizing of the
charger, reduce the load to recover the batteries.
A battery may be damaged. The charger
can't distinguish between loads and the batteries, good or bad.
Touch your batteries to see if any are unusually warm, is so, turn
off the battery charger and see if the battery voltage quickly
drops, indication a damaged cell(or cells).
Why is the needle on the meter
always show 0 amps?
It is an indication of the batteries being charged or the
charger has no load applied.
To test the charger, try turning on
DC cabin lights. On a 12 volt system, 100 watts is about 7.5
amps(+/-2 amps) On a 24 volt system, 200 watts is about 7.5 amps.
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